Ocean State Job Lot

Very big, almost overwhelming. They have a lot of stuff. Some deals are to be had.
For bakers: many extracts for $ 1. Vanilla was $ 2.50
For health nuts: They have the largest selection of Bob’s Mill products I have ever seen in one place.
Surprise treat: They have an excellent selections of rugs at different price points.
This place is good for ones basic needs, inexpensive presents, stocking stuffers.
If you’re going, give yourself some extra time, and do not come with a very specific shopping list.

As usual. an adventure! Found some great things today!
Typhoo Tea… My Scottish grandmother always had this so when I can find it its a thrill! $ 3.00 for 100 teabags… Awesome deal.
Fantastic deal on tailgate style chairs– $ 10!
Nutella! Bobs Red Mill section just keeps getting bigger and better!
Annie’s Mac and cheese for the kiddos as well Pirate Booty brand!
Saw Talbots brand clothing for women as well as J. Jill, Eddie Bauer and Kenneth Cole.
Ardell falsies, Chapstick, Revlon, L’Oreal, Sally Hansen, e.l.f, Barille and so many other top brands in cosmetics.
I honestly don’t know why people who shop anywhere else for lots of things… Thy are always first quality here and so inexpensive. Usually it’s just packaging that is different/​no longer current… for example the Annie’s Mac and Cheese won’t expire until April 2016.

Dingy, but that’s what you get at a wholesale retail store. They seem to have things that I want at cheap prices. The staff seem pretty helpful. I wish they had more spots spread out the state.

Ocean State Job Lot can be a hit or a miss. They have a bizarre collection of products, and you never really know what you’re going to find! Things that I have found to be consistent: hair care, facial care, certain food brands, and flower pots. They strangely carry higher end shampoos and conditioners, which is great, so you don’t have to pay outrageous prices at the salon. Pond’s facial cream (my go to) is always in stock, as are several Aveeno body wash products. I always find the Bob’s Red Mill products that I need, as well as some unique treats– yesterday was blueberry yogurt pretzels! Yum! Landscaping supplies at this time of year are always in abundance– they have terracotta pots as well as beautiful painted pots, and I have never seen one costing more than $ 20.00. Go to any Home Depot or Lowe’s and the larger pots would be around $ 50.00. The negatives for me for OSJL would be the inconsistency of other types of products. Office supplies, candles, and automotive supplies (like car air fresheners!) are sometimes there and sometimes not. Also the parking situation– I have never seen a lot with so many handicapped spaces! I am very able bodied so I don’t mind walking far from a parking space, but I just had to put that out there– every parking row has 2 – 3 handicapped spots, and there are at least 8 rows. Oh well, I will continue to wander the aisles of OSJL in search of random things.

wow i have never been in here and i dont know why! They have tons of stuff for a fraction of what you would normally pay. There is a whole aisle full of shampoo, conditioner, creams and another aisle full of kitchen stuff and even dry goods — like really high end dry goods. Great prices!

Like all other Ocean State Job Lot stores out there, this is full of completely random merchandise and usually good prices. You have to be careful though, as sometimes items can be found for cheaper at Walmart or a regular retail store due to sizing, etc.
This particular Ocean State Job Lot has relatively neat aisles, this is particularly true at the front of the store. Towards the rear (near the home improvement items) it can get cluttered… but not terribly so. Overall, I like to come here for specific items but rarely to do regular grocery/​household shopping.